Micronesia, Federated States of vs Solomon Islands: Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking
Micronesia, Federated States of
31.6
in 2023
Solomon Islands
33.1
in 2023
Micronesia, Federated States of rank
159th
Solomon Islands rank
158th
Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking over time
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- Solomon Islands
How they compare
Solomon Islands currently reports 33.1 against 31.6 in Micronesia, Federated States of, a difference of 1.5.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Solomon Islands has been ahead every year.
Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 159th and Solomon Islands ranks 158th of 189 countries.
Solomon Islands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Micronesia, Federated States of | Solomon Islands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.77 | 37.31 | 6.54 | Solomon Islands |
| 2010s | 33.27 | 36.27 | 3 | Solomon Islands |
| 2020s | 32.55 | 33.95 | 1.4 | Solomon Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking, Micronesia, Federated States of or Solomon Islands?
- Solomon Islands, at 33.1 against 31.6 in Micronesia, Federated States of as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking between Micronesia, Federated States of and Solomon Islands?
- 1.5, with Solomon Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Micronesia, Federated States of and Solomon Islands?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Micronesia, Federated States of and Solomon Islands rank globally for share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking?
- Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 159th and Solomon Islands ranks 158th of 189 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Energy Agency (IEA), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), UN Statistics Division, World Health Organization (WHO), and World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Access to clean fuels or technologies such as natural gas, electricity, and clean cookstoves reduces exposure to indoor air pollutants, a leading cause of death in low-income households.